LEADER 03879nam 2200469 450 001 9910798841403321 005 20200313185621.0 010 $a1-119-63865-8 010 $a1-119-63860-7 035 $a(CKB)4100000010118913 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6027982 035 $a(CaSebORM)9781119638599 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000010118913 100 $a20200312d2020 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aStartup accelerators $ea field guide /$fRichard Busulwa, Naomi Birdthistle, and Steve Dunn 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aHoboken, New Jersey :$cJohn Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,$d[2020] 210 4$dİ2020 215 $a1 online resource 311 $a1-119-63859-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 330 $aThe must ? read guidebook for entrepreneurs looking to get into accelerator programs and to build and scale their startups with speed Accelerator programs have become one of the most powerful and valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking to learn rapidly, build powerful networks, raise capital, build their startups and do this at speed and scale. In recent years, the number of accelerator programs around the world has grown at an incredible rate, propelling startups such as AirBnB, Uber, DropBox, Reddit, and others ? many to billion-dollar valuations. The number of accelerators, the differences in accelerator program offerings and the unique benefits and costs of different accelerator locations makes choosing the right accelerator a challenge. Selecting the wrong accelerator, failing to be accepted in the right one, or not fully taking advantage of all the accelerator has to offer can be costly, sometimes fatal. With the stakes so high, entrepreneurs need to understand all their options, choose carefully and do the right things to maximize their chances of success. Startup Accelerators is the go to guide for any entrepreneur, providing a firsthand look into the acceptance criteria and inner workings of different accelerator programs. Written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this indispensable resource explains what different accelerator programs offer, how to get accepted, what to do during the program, how to raise money during accelerators, what to do after the program ends, and much more. Packed with real-world case studies and advice from leading experts on startup accelerator programs, this one-stop resource provides step-by-step guidance on the entire accelerator process. Reveals how accelerators help founders navigate different challenges in the startup journey Describes the differences in the benefits and costs of different accelerator programs Explains how to prepare accelerator applications Discloses what actions to take during an accelerator to make the most of it Depicts case studies of entrepreneurs? accelerator applications, experiences and outcomes across different accelerators Features interviews with accelerator program managers, founders who went through accelerators, and investors in companies going through or having gone through accelerators Includes insightful data and reflections from entrepreneurship education researchers and academics Startup Accelerators: A Field Guide will prove to be invaluable for startup foun... 606 $aNew business enterprises 606 $aEntrepreneurship 615 0$aNew business enterprises. 615 0$aEntrepreneurship. 676 $a658.1/1 700 $aBusulwa$b Richard$f1980-$01516688 702 $aBirdthistle$b Naomi 702 $aDunn$b Steve$c(Business consultant), 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910798841403321 996 $aStartup accelerators$93753317 997 $aUNINA